Jacques Kallis expresses desire to play in 2015 World Cup

Jacques Kallis bowls during the 2012 T-20 World Cup

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis has expressed his desire to play in the 2015 World Cup to be held at Australia and New Zealand.

Even though he understood the limitations of his body, especially at the age of 37, Kallis still believed that he had it in him to represent South Africa and help his nation win their first World Cup.

Jacques Kallis has represented South Africa in 321 ODIs and is one of the most experienced players in the cricket world. He has maintained that playing for his country was his first priority.

Kallis said: “Playing for my country has always been both a huge honour and a privilege.

“It remains my aspiration to be available for the 2015 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup but, at the same time I know as an all-rounder approaching my 38th birthday, I will need to assess my future in the game season by season.”

Though Kallis has not played an ODI for South Africa since February this year, he has said that he felt battle ready and fit to go: “At the moment I am feeling mentally and physically refreshed and I am looking forward to carry on playing for my country as long as possible.”

The all rounders desire to continue does not seem one-sided, as Russel Domingo the coach of South Africa  has backed his return to the team.

“The plan is to bring him back into the ODI squad for the home series against India in November,” said Domingo.

“At the moment we have a youthful ODI batting line-up and Jacques brings a maturity that will be invaluable in developing the new generation.” he added.